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I claim my brother and my mother as dependents. Where do I add their income?

They are 65 and 90 yrs of age and on social security.  I  prepaid  2017 medical premiums for myself and for my mom, where do I add that?
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I claim my brother and my mother as dependents. Where do I add their income?

You should not enter a dependent's social security benefits reported on a SSA-1099 on your tax return.  

If the dependent earned no other income during the tax year, the income is not taxable or reportable and thus a tax return is not required.

If the dependent has enough other income to be required to file, then he/she should report the Social Security on his/her return.

To enter medical premiums for yourself and your dependents:

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Deductions and Credits
  • Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
  • Scroll down to Medical
  • On Medical Expenses, click the start or update button

See How much did you spend on insurance premiums? page.

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I claim my brother and my mother as dependents. Where do I add their income?

You should not enter a dependent's social security benefits reported on a SSA-1099 on your tax return.  

If the dependent earned no other income during the tax year, the income is not taxable or reportable and thus a tax return is not required.

If the dependent has enough other income to be required to file, then he/she should report the Social Security on his/her return.

To enter medical premiums for yourself and your dependents:

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Deductions and Credits
  • Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
  • Scroll down to Medical
  • On Medical Expenses, click the start or update button

See How much did you spend on insurance premiums? page.

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